Happening in 702 Land: From grief to gratitude – Kutlwano Monyai's powerful debut

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Kutlwano Monyai, artist, scholar and independent curator based in Johannesburg, about their solo exhibition, Dakalo – The Ultimate Gift. They explore the exhibition's themes of gratitude, desire and resilience, the creative journey behind the work, and what visitors can exp…

Happening in 702 Land: Designing for wellbeing – inside Decorex Africa 2026

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Garreth Van Niekerk, journalist, curator and executive creative director of Decorex Africa, about this year's Decorex Africa. They unpack the theme, Soft Life, and highlight what visitors can expect, including more than 600 exhibitors, designer spaces, DIY renovation works…

Happening in 702 Land: Woza Albert! The return of a South African theatre classic

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Hamilton Dhlamini, award-winning film and stage actor, playwright, director and producer, about the return of the iconic South African play Woza Albert, its enduring relevance in 2026, and why its powerful message continues to matter.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companio…

Happening in 702 Land: Buskaid takes centre stage at the Linder Auditorium

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Keabetswe Goodman, a violin teacher and the founder of Kea Klassics, about Buskaid taking centre stage at the Linder Auditorium on Sunday, 19 July, showcasing charismatic young musicians with extraordinary versatility. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful …

Happening in 702 Land: Springboks take on the Nations Championship

Gugs Mhlungu chats with EWN Sport Reporter, Mawande Mateza, to preview the Springboks' Nations Championship match against Wales, taking place at Kings Park Stadium in Durban.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everyt…

Happening in 702 Land: The Market Theatre welcomes back The Cry of Winnie Mandela

Gugs Mhlungu chats with MoMo Matsunyane, an award-winning playwright, actor and director, about the return of The Cry of Winnie Mandela following a successful run at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda. They discuss the production's fresh cast, its exploration of Winnie Mandela's complex legacy…

Happening in 702 Land: The Bacchae – the reimagining a Greek classic through an African lens

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Mthuthuzeli November, award-winning South African choreographer and dancer, about the African reimagining of The Bacchae, the classic by Euripides, premiering as part of Joburg Ballet's 25th Anniversary season. They discuss the inspiration behind the production, its contem…

Happening in 702 Land: Taxi Wars: Umzila the Musical sparks conversation, reflection and inspiration

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Ayanda Martin, Naledi Award-winning actor, theatre practitioner and producer about the inspiration behind Taxi Wars: Umzila The Musical, presented by Ikamva Elihle Art Production in partnership with the Joburg Theatre Youth and Community Development.  Gugs Mhlungu is your wee…

Happening in 702 Land: Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival honours the spirit of 1976

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Rethabile Maifadi, marketing executive at Constitution Hill, about this year’s Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival, which reflects on and honours the 1976 Soweto Uprising on its 50th anniversary. The four-day festival features conversations, performances, masterclasses, and worksh…

Happening in 702 Land: Main Street Sundays – July edition

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Mbali Zulu, project manager at Jozi My Jozi, about the second edition of Main Street Sundays. They unpack what attendees can expect, including yoga sessions, live performances, a kids’ zone, and a mobility zone for bikes, trikes, prams, strollers and walkers, all aimed at …